what type of protective gloves should be worn when cleaning the ambulance and equipment?
utility gloves
what is the single most important standard precaution emts can take to protective themselves from spreading or contracting a disease?
hand washing
which of the following stress reactions is associated with the condition some ems providers describe as "burnout
cumulative stress reaction
what type of stress reaction would an EMT likely experience when his partner is attacked and stabbed by a drunk patron at a tavern?
acute stress reaction
which of the following strategies for dealing with stress is the least effective in managing the stress?
use of sedative drugs
which of the following phases of a CISD program is NOT an appropriate phase?
determine how to place blame for events that were detrimental during the critical incident
a patient you are caring for states he has hepatitis. you ask hun what type, but the patient is unsure. given the immunization you received before you started working, which type of hepatitis are you immunized against?
hep b
which is the final emotional stage a person with terminal cancer might experience prior to dying?
acceptance
Beyond obtaining required immunizations before beginning work as an? EMT, what should one do to reduce the risk of? infection?
use standard precautions with each patient contact
microorganisms that cause diseases are called
pathogens
which one of the following classes of reflective garments are intended for areas where traffic is moving at 25 mph or greater?
class 2
the emotional stage of dying characterized by a patient who becomes silent, distant, sad, and despairing is referred to as which stage?
depression
during the treatment of a multi system trauma patient, you accidentally get the patients blood on your uniform. you should..
remove the affected clothing, bag it, and label it for later washing
after the completion of an ems run in which the patient vomited on the cot, using a disinfectant such as alcohol or bleach to kill microorganisms is called
disinfecting
what type of mask should emts don if they suspect the elderly patient they are caring for has tuberculosis
n95 respiratory
in order to be rested and prepared for a long ems shift, how many hours of sleep is recommended the night before?
8-10 hours
the single most important way you can prevent the spread of infection is by
Washing your hands
of the following characteristics that are common to the prehospital profession, which one is NOT considered a significant stressor to EMT regarding the working environment?
having to pack meals to take to work
what is the overall goal or purpose of a CISM program
help the emt deal with stress
eye protection, protective gloves, gowns, and masks are known as
PPE
which emotional stage of dying might a patient be experiencing if he makes a statement such as "i know this is going to happen but first let me
bargaining
of the following scenarios which one would most likely crate the greatest amount of stress in an emt
caring for a family members involved in an MVC
the process of killing many, but not all, microorganisms that may be on the surface of an object is called
disinfection
which one of the following would help to reduce your job related stress
request to work at a slower station or a station that has a different type of call volume
what type of pathogen is described as a plantlike microorganism that typically will not cause infection with a normally functioning immune system
fungi
what has become the most common blood borne infection from a virus in the united states
hep c
Why do EMTs have a difficult time trying to help family members understand what? it's like to work in? EMS?
because family members do not have a shared experience or understanding to draw from
a spouse who says "your job is more important to you than your family" is likely responding to what type of family stressor due to your ems career
long shift hours
you have been an emt in a busy system for a number of years. you have noticed over the past several months an increase in your stress levels, and despite trying to mediate this stress through relaxation techniques and exercise, you still feel stressed all
seem the help of a mental health professional
which of the following is one of the five emotional stages experienced by a dying patient
bargaining